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Mariana Tek vs Nike Run Club

Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nike Run Club logo

Nike Run Club

Fitness

Free GPS running app from Nike with guided runs and coaching plans, funded entirely by the Nike brand rather than user payment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nike Run Club has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mariana Tek none of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button; Nike Run Club the app is a Nike marketing and membership channel, so expect product recommendations and brand content mixed into the running experience.
  • They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Nike Run Club covers GPS run tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mariana Tek and Nike Run Club actually diverge.

Attributes where Mariana Tek and Nike Run Club differ
AttributeMariana TekNike Run Club
Starting price$200/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree, no subscription or in-app purchases
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded2016Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mariana Tek

  • Custom branded apps
  • Spot booking
  • Waitlist management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Franchise management
  • Stripe
  • ClassPass
  • Apple Pay

Only in Nike Run Club

  • GPS run tracking
  • Guided audio runs
  • Structured training plans
  • Social challenges
  • Heart rate and device pairing
  • Achievement badges

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mariana Tek

  • Class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studiosnot Nike Run Club
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Nike Run Club
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Nike Run Club

Nike Run Club

  • A runner who wants free structured training plans for a specific race distance without paying a subscriptionnot Mariana Tek
  • Someone who wants audio-guided runs led by professional coaches at no costnot Mariana Tek
  • A runner already invested in Nike membership or product who wants an integrated tracking appnot Mariana Tek
  • A budget-conscious user who wants GPS tracking without a Strava-style paid tier for advanced featuresnot Mariana Tek

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mariana Tek

  • None of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button
  • The Core package is scoped to single locations just getting started
  • Add on features are bought by upgrading the membership, so the entry package price is not the final cost
  • Card payments run through Stripe at its standard flat rate for all purchases regardless of card type

Nike Run Club

  • The app is a Nike marketing and membership channel, so expect product recommendations and brand content mixed into the running experience.
  • It is running-specific and does not track other sports meaningfully, so a multi-sport athlete needs a separate app for cycling, swimming or strength training.
  • Its social and community features have a smaller and less active user base than Strava, so finding and following other runners is more limited.
  • Nike has discontinued or significantly changed features in past app versions, so long-term feature stability has not been perfectly consistent.
  • Advanced training metrics such as detailed recovery, training load or route heatmaps that competitors like Strava offer on paid tiers are simply not available here at all, free or paid.

Pricing, plan by plan

Mariana Tek

$200/month
  • Studio$200/month
    • Booking
    • Payments
    • Branded app
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Multi-location
    • Franchise tools
    • API

Nike Run Club

Free
  • Nike Run ClubFree
    • Entire app free with no subscription tier or premium unlock
    • Guided runs and structured training plans included at no cost
    • Free Nike membership sign-up used for personalisation and Nike marketing

Which should you pick?

Choose Mariana Tek if

  • You need custom branded apps.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want spot booking.
Mariana Tek review

Choose Nike Run Club if

  • You need gps run tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want guided audio runs.
Nike Run Club review

Questions people ask

Is Mariana Tek or Nike Run Club better?
Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Nike Run Club at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or Nike Run Club?
Nike Run Club has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Mariana Tek and Free for Nike Run Club.
Does Mariana Tek or Nike Run Club run on more platforms?
Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web. Nike Run Club runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Nike Run Club for free?
Yes. Nike Run Club has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month.
What is Mariana Tek best used for?
Mariana Tek is most often used for class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios, spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios, multi location studio operations and reporting. Of those, class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios and spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios are not what Nike Run Club is typically brought in for.
What can Mariana Tek do that Nike Run Club cannot?
Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Nike Run Club covers GPS run tracking, Guided audio runs, Structured training plans, Social challenges.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mariana Tek: What are the main pricing tiers for Mariana Tek?

Mariana Tek offers three main pricing tiers: Core for single locations getting started, Core + Growth (most popular) for established studios, and Full Growth Bundle for large growth-oriented studios. Specific prices are not published and require booking a demo or contacting the sales team.

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Nike Run Club: Is Nike Run Club really completely free?

Yes, there is no subscription tier, premium unlock or in-app purchase for any feature including guided runs and training plans.

Mariana Tek: What features are included in each Mariana Tek pricing tier?

Core tier includes custom-branded apps, business app, kiosk check-in, waivers and forms. Core + Growth adds marketing automation, SMS capabilities, landing pages. Full Growth Bundle adds gamification, feedback suite, and custom marketing plan. All tiers include multi-location support and unlimited classes.

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Nike Run Club: Why would Nike give this away for free?

It functions as a brand engagement and membership tool for Nike rather than a standalone revenue product, driving retail and membership sign-ups rather than app revenue.

Mariana Tek: What support is included with Mariana Tek subscriptions?

All tiers include white-glove support with reported 95 percent customer satisfaction score. Support features and response times may vary by tier, but specific support level details require contacting the sales team for custom pricing discussions.

Source
Nike Run Club: Does it support other sports besides running?

No, it is built specifically for running; other activities are not meaningfully tracked.

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